KNO points finger at KNF (P)
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 05 2017:
Pointing fingers at KNF (P) for the twin killings, the KNO alleged that the killings were carried out under political patronage.
In a statement, KNO said that it and the KNF (P) are active in the two Assembly Constituencies of Kangpokpi and Saitu.
The outfit recalled that before and after the recently held Assembly election a number of MLAs switched sides to the BJP, including the ML A of Kangpokpi AC
and Saitu AC .
After the election, the KNF (P) started whipping up 'communal' tension by harassing Haokip chiefs, it alleged.
Citing an example, the KNO alleged that the joint secretary (external) of KNF (P) reportedly summoned Haokip contractors and demanded materials for the construction of his house .
The escalation of tension reached its zenith after three cadres of KRA were abducted by KNF (P) in the wee hours of May 5.Two of the three cadres were shot dead, said KNO and identified the deceased as Lt Satlun Haokip and Lt Ngamlet Haokip while the other, Lt Jangkholun, is still in the custody of KNF (P) .
The captive is being used as a bargaining chip to tell the KRA to quit Saitu AC, alleged KNO.
The act of the KNF (P) is in violation of the SoO pact, it added.